About Lana
Licensed Massage Therapist & Owner I MAT-14232
My journey with embodiment began at the young age as a dedicated and competitive gymnast in New York. Over the next 15 years, I developed a deep proprioceptive awareness and a strong connection with my body. This passion led me to spend several years coaching and teaching gymnastics, further deepening my insights into the body and its incredible healing potential.
In 2011, I moved to the Big Island and became a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). During my studies, I immersed myself in various therapeutic modalities, including Lomi Lomi, Swedish and deep tissue massage, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and Hawaiian herbal practices, complemented by studies in hula. My education continued with advanced studies in Cranialsacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute. Alongside these pursuits, I nurtured my passion for movement therapy for both children and adults while living in a vibrant circus community in the jungle.
In 2019, my husband and I launched our first business together, Essential Medicine, a healing center for integrative therapies. During this transformative time, we welcomed two beautiful children into our lives. Alongside the rhythms of motherhood, I continued to teach Aerial Yoga and movement therapy. Eventually, I returned to bodywork with a focus on nervous system support and graceful aging practices. My studies in Sculptural Facelifting, Somatic Experiencing, and the Adult Attachment Repair Model have allowed me to create a uniquely impactful treatment, which I have refined into what I now call Somatic Face Sculpting.
Today, I reside on the island of Maui with my husband, Chris, and our two toddlers. Living in harmony with the rhythms of nature, and I am passionate about offering my uniquely curated Somatic Face Sculpting treatment, dedicated to helping others connect deeply with their own bodies and experience their most resilient and expressed selves.